rasp (redirected from Riffer)

rasp (rasp)

1. raspatory; a coarse file used in surgery.

2. to file with a rasp.

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rasp [rasp]

1. a coarse file used in surgery; called also raspatory.

2. to file with such an instrument.

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RASP,

n.pr See radioallergosorbent procedure.

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rasp

a flat, round-toothed instrument used to débride the surface of hard materials such as teeth, bones, hooves.

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bone rasp

for trimming rough ends of bone prior to repair of a fracture. See also putti rasp.

hoof rasp

for fine trimming of hoof while shoeing a horse.

tooth rasp

used for smoothing teeth in horses. See filing teeth.